Patience Favours the Brave

Babycat opens in a surprisingly abrasive way. The pepper, resin, and saffron combine in a sharp accord that, for a moment, reminds me of the smell of a burning tire. It's not something you'll want to smell up close immediately after spraying.

Fortunately, that phase doesn't last long, and a rich vanilla begins to push through the harshness. The suede gives it a smooth, almost tactile softness, while the frankincense adds a gentle veil of smokiness.

As it continues to develop, the smokiness gradually fades, leaving the heart of the scent exposed: a dark, rounded, incense-laced vanilla. What begins with a hint of sweetness slowly dries out, becoming deeper and more restrained.

This isn't the kind of bright, sugary vanilla often found in gourmand fragrances. Instead, Babycat smells dry and resinous like vanilla in its rawest form.